Charging RV batteries with tow vechicle
Have any of you folks installed the necessary wiring and components so you can charge your RV batteries while you are driving? It looks like it would be easy to do, the most expensive part being the ...
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The biggest draw I find on my batteries is the furnace. Propane heats it but that fan draws quite a bit of current. I have a #10ga wire from the trick to the battery in the truck camper. Will put a bit of a charge in the battery after driving a few hours, but does not charge it 100%. I added a 120w solar panel and that really charges the battery while driving even on a rather sunless day.
When boondocking for a few days, if there is no sun or my battery use is high, I run the Honda generator for a few hours. This year I'm adding another 120w panel on the roof. For $150 it is the least expensive route to more juice.
When boondocking for a few days, if there is no sun or my battery use is high, I run the Honda generator for a few hours. This year I'm adding another 120w panel on the roof. For $150 it is the least expensive route to more juice.
